Humanitarian Aid: Uk Pledges £143m To East Africa - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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May 25, 2023
He made the announcement in a recorded message, at the UN Horn of Africa pledging conference, co-hosted by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the UK, Qatar, Italy and the United States.
The event was organised to support the humanitarian response in the Horn of Africa and secure scaled-up resources to address the unprecedented needs in the region this year and beyond.
Mitchell said 96 million pounds of the pledged 143 million pounds would go to the drought-impacted countries of the Horn of Africa.
According to him, the funding will help millions but will still not break the cycle of crisis affecting many states.
Mitchell added that the conflict in Sudan represented a humanitarian catastrophe and had the potential to cascade further hardship across an already vulnerable region.
He called on all parties in Sudan to agree to a lasting ceasefire, ensure safe access for humanitarian workers and their return to the political track and to deliver a civilian government.